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Kenwood Chef XL KVL4170 vs Smeg SMF13

What Chef XL KVL4170 does better (2) and where SMF13 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kenwood Chef XL KVL4170
Kenwood · 2017Chef XL KVL4170
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$400
vs
Smeg SMF13
Smeg · 2018SMF13
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$490
Higher score
7.2Versatility8.0
6.6Controls & convenience9.0

Why is Chef XL KVL4170 better than SMF13?

  1. Number of accessories7 vs 4+75%
  2. Pulse functionYes · SMF13: No

Why is SMF13 better than Chef XL KVL4170?

  1. Planetary mixing actionNo · Chef XL KVL4170: Yes
  2. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Chef XL KVL4170: Yes
  3. Soft startNo · Chef XL KVL4170: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Smeg SMF13Smeg SMF13≈ US$4908.6
Power & capacity
Power—800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)—4.8 l
Speed settings—10
Max. dough per batch—2.8 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionNoYes
Pulse functionYesNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelGlass
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Mincer, Spatula, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories74
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix, Blend
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
Non-stick coatingYes—
HousingAluminiumAluminium
Colours—White
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